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Wondering what people are saying about us? Here are some of the reviews that contribute to our average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5. Want to read more? Visit our reviews page.

Easy, quick, clear.

We just renewed our insurance in less than 10 minutes! Square One makes it easy to understand what's in the policy we choose, how it affects the monthly premium, and what the exclusions are. Their materials are clear, easy to click through and select, and changes we made from last year's policy to this year's are clearly summarized. Love it! Highly recommend using!

May 20, 2020

Heike L.Victoria, BC

Amazing quote service.

Swati is amazing! We've been experiencing drastic hikes to our home policy over the last few years (with no claims) which is why I reached out to Square One. Swati not only made the process of getting a quote simple, but she was able to offer us better coverage for less than half of what our current policy wants us to renew at. She made the entire process a breeze which is not what one would expect when looking for a new home insurance policy. I wish I would have found out about Square One years ago. Thank you!

May 7, 2020

Danielle L.Edmonton, AB

Easiest experience ever with an insurance company.

The whole process was so easy and straightforward. I was treated like a valued customer, not a potential liability. And their commitment to not using jargon is real! I feel 100% confident in my understanding of my policy: what is covered, what is not, how and when to make a claim (knock on wood I don’t have to). AND it's almost half the cost of my previous insurance policy. Would and will recommend to all my loved ones!

Apr 22, 2020

Sarah O.Dresden, ON

Awesome experience.

Nothing but the best experiences with Square One. Knowledgeable Staff, so kind and courteous to deal with. Great products, simple user interface. I look forward to using them for our entire real estate portfolio. Great job, way to change the landscape of the industry, keep up the amazing work.

Apr 6, 2020

Sonny M.Port Moody, BC

Easy to do online and great coverage for bikes!

I love that it tailors the policy to your needs. I was able to easily answer questions online to ensure adequate coverage for items like our expensive bicycles and opt for less coverage for things we don’t have like expensive art or jewellery. The best quote I’ve gotten so far, while still ensuring adequate coverage. I signed up. Well done Square One! I’ll be sure to share the good word with my cycling community!

Mar 26, 2020

Maria M.Nanaimo, BC

Great options.

I called Square One because my current insurance provider wanted to charge me $323 a month for insurance on my rental home. It was easy to get started, I had someone I could talk to and everything worked well. I also got a much cheaper policy to cover everything I needed, and I don't think I skimped on any details I might need. Very satisfied.

Mar 26, 2020

Jillian N.Grande Prairie, AB

Great web experience.

Forms and four-step process were super smooth! Questions were easy to understand and answer. This is really great compared to other insurance options out there! Your website is super, super friendly and gave me a great guided experience! Good job, guys!

Mar 16, 2020

Maheshwar E.Oakville, ON

Amazing experience even for a beginner!

I was terrified in having to find insurance for a condo with a $250k strata deductible as I didn't even know what a strata deductible is... plus we want to rent out this condo short term, (and insurance companies don't cover that), all this was making my head spin. Then I got Birgitta on the phone—calm, smiling, and patient she explained everything and took me through the process. I can not express my gratitude as I was really dreading this task I had. Thank you Square One for being able to cover a complicated case. And Birgitta for helping me understand all without making me feel lost .

Feb 26, 2020

Ivana O.West Vancouver, BC

Clear and simple.

Just like they say in their advertising, it takes only 5 minutes to get a quote and buy a policy. The forms are easy to understand and complete. The questions are short and pertinent and you can reduce or opt out of some coverages if they are not applicable to your situation. When I phoned the office for some clarification my call was answered right away by Josh, who was very professional and helpful. I like the fact that the office is here in Vancouver and not back

Feb 26, 2020

Hendrika D.Vancouver, BC

Great customer service.

I was drawn to this insurance provider after reading the great reviews. I am happy to report that while speaking with Sandra, I let her know that's what drew me in and I said that those reviews are true. I was in need of a policy and after Sandra gave me a quote, she mentioned that she didn't know if I had gotten any other quotes from different companies or if I wanted to shop around. I hadn't and didn't feel the need to look anywhere else. This was the first company

Feb 5, 2020

Marlene R.Toronto, ON

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